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Forest Service Leadership Change: President to Appoint Chief

This act changes how the head of the Forest Service is chosen. The President will now nominate the Chief, and the Senate must approve the choice. This aims to increase accountability and transparency in managing forest resources, potentially impacting how green spaces in the U.S. are protected and utilized.
Key points
The U.S. President will now appoint the Chief of the Forest Service, subject to Senate approval.
The nominee for Chief must have substantial experience in forest and natural resources management.
The nomination will be jointly reviewed by the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1061
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2025-03-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Forest Service Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1061.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-03-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President will now appoint the Chief of the Forest Service, subject to Senate approval.
  • The nominee for Chief must have substantial experience in forest and natural resources management.
  • The nomination will be jointly reviewed by the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Energy and Natural Resources.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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Environment Agriculture